261st Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 261st Mechanized Infantry Division | |
| Disbanded | 2675[1] |
| Nickname | The Trireme Division[2] |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | LXVI Corps |
The 261st Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Nagel,[3] assigned as part of LXVI Corps, Third Army to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery in 2765. The 261st was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 261st Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Denis Bellomi | 2750 – 2764[2] | |
Tactics[edit]
The Mechanized Infantry divisions of the Star League were used offensively to exploit gaps in the enemy front created by the BattleMech divisions. They also bore the brunt of defensive actions.[4]
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two brigades of mechanized infantry and a single BattleMech brigade. Also attached was a ground aero wing.[4]